Ancient Trees: Trees That Live for 1000 Years - Couverture rigide

Lewington, Anna; Parker, Edward

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1855857049 ISBN 13 : 9781855857049

Editeur : Collins & Brown, 1999

Synopsis

This illustrated account of ancient trees of the world, explores their spiritual and religious significance and relationship to man over the past 1000 years. It features species of trees that have living examples of trees at least 1000 years old'

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

'Among all the varied productions with which Nature has adorned the surfaces of the earth, none awakens our sympathies, or interests our imagination so powerfully as those venerable trees, which seem to have stood the lapse of ages...' John Muir, 1868 A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the grand Oaks of Europe and mighty Redwoods of California to Africa's 'upside-down' Baobab tree, and from the Ginkgos of China and Korea to the Olive tree, the worldwide symbol of peace. Ancient Trees covers those species of tree that have lived for more than a thousand years: the Redwood, Bristlecone pine, Montezuma Cypress, the Monkey Puzzle, Amazonian Ancients, Yew, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Lime, Olive, Welwitschia, the Baobab, Kauri, Totara, Antarctic Beech, the Fig, Cedar, and Ginkgo. Anna Lewington, the well-known writer on all things botanical, and leading wildlife photographer Edward Parker provide an illuminating and visually striking history of each tree species, including where the long-living species can still be found, the tree's botanical details, and its mythical associations.

Revue de presse

The incredible pictures contained in Ancient Trees: Trees that Live for 1000 Years by anna Lewington and photographer Edward Parker, almost defy description the detail in the wood seems to jump from the page. --The Bookseller

in many ways this is the perfect book for anyone who has the slightest interest in trees, travel or history. The horny-handed tree surgeon is not the easiest person to select a gift for. This book would do nicely. --Gardens Illustrated magazine, January issue

A joy and a valuable addition to the tree-fancier s library. --Hortus, Spring 2013 issue

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Collins & Brown
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1855857049
• ISBN 13: 9781855857049
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 7
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible